Manchester City require a victory against Chelsea if they want to keep alive their fading title hopes.

Chelsea failed to consolidate their position at the top of the table after a rare defeat at Stamford Bridge against Crystal Palace on Saturday, opening the door to City and Tottenham.

The Blues remain in first place with a seven point lead and welcome City on Wednesday night, who will be looking to take advantage of their opponent's latest slip-up.

Pep Guardiola will be keen to get even against Antonio Conte, whose rampant Chelsea side cut apart the City defence at the Etihad earlier this season, winning the match 3-1.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the fixture.

Tempers flared when the pair met earlier in the season (Image: PA Wire)

Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho were sent off for City (Image: Getty Images)

1. When is the match and where can I watch it?

The game takes place on 5th April, Wednesday with a 8pm kick-off.

You can see the live match on BT Sport 1.

2. Team news

Chelsea will be without their star right wing-back Victor Moses due to calf injury. In his absence, Pedro did a decent job against Crystal Palace and Conte might do the same against City.

For Manchester City, Bacary Sagna remains a doubt due to groin injury. Midfielder Ilkay Gundogan and new recruit Gabriel Jesus both remain out for long stretches due to knee and foot injuries respectively.

Victor Moses will miss the game for Chelsea (Image: Getty)

3. Predicted sides

Antonio Conte will unlikely change the line-up much even after an isolated defeat against Crystal Palace. It will be interesting to see Pedro against Leroy Sane who has been in brilliant form recently. Willian will come in as a part of the front three, replacing Cesc Fabregas on the right side as Conte will probably want more pace upfront.

Pep Guardiola will be concerned about his team's defence as they have been breached before by the opponent. Although Vincent Kompany will be available, but he won't be used in a match of such intensity so quickly. Youngster Leroy Sane on the line-up is a no brainer as he is enjoying his best days in a City shirt.

City secured a draw at Arsenal last weekend (Image: Clive Rose/Getty Images)

8. Chelsea's key man

Eden Hazard is not the top scorer neither he has the highest number of assists this season - but, he has still been one of Chelsea's best players.

A player is not all about numbers but is also judged by the influence he has on a match. Hazard's pace, trickery and his ability to open up defences has been one of the many reasons why the Blues sit at the top of the table.

Ironically, Hazard put in a magnificent performance against Crystal Palace, despite the defeat.

He will be the key man for Chelsea against City and if he plays true to this season's form, he will pose serious threat.

Hazard remains Chelsea's No.1 threat (Image: Getty)

9. Manchester City's key man

City have a wealth of personalities on the pitch who can make a difference in a big game - but against Chelsea, it will be young Leroy Sane who can make the difference.

The German has been in scintillating form in recent times. He is young, fast and has a clinical finish.

Suffice to say that City are grooming him well. He opened the scoring against Arsenal and has popped up with important goals for the team this season.

He can run riot against a make-shift wing-back and cause massive problems for the opponent.

Sane has been one of City's top players during the past season (Image: AFP/Getty Images)

10. Odds

Chelsea win: 13/10

Draw: 5/2

Manchester City win: 19/1

11. Quote corner

Guardiola on the red cards in the last clash vs Chelsea: "We were 1-0 up, created unbelievable chances to go 2-0 or 3-0 up, and after the reaction what happened with Sergio (Aguero) and Fernandinho is our frustration, because Fernandinho is not one of those guys.

"He is aggressive, but also one of the sweetest and nicest guys I have ever met. Sergio and Fernandinho are nice guys."

Conte on how his team react after Palace defeat: “At this moment, I'm pleased with my players. I'm seeing, always, great commitment from my players.

"It can happen. You can lose the game. But we didn't deserve to win the game against Crystal Palace. But football is wonderful also for this type of result. And tomorrow we'll have another game."